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India’s First Agarbatti Standard

December 30 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 21 0
  • The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified India’s first agarbatti (incense stick) standard to regulate its manufacturing and sale.
  • The standard is titled IS 19412:2025, which provides a uniform national framework for agarbatti products.
  • It was officially notified on National Consumer Day 2025, observed on 24 December.
  • The standard prohibits the use of harmful and toxic chemicals, ensuring safer use inside homes and public places.
  • It lays down quality, safety, raw material, and performance requirements for agarbatti production.

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